Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: A family wonders if they should hope a loved one with COVID-19 lives or help him die Entry Credit: Maria L. La Ganga Judge Comment: Thanks for this intimate look into the question we've all been fearful that we'll have to ask in this crisis. This was a touching portrait of a family -- and helpful to readers who haven't experienced covid themselves.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC Entry Credit: Matt Hamilton, Harriet Ryan Judge Comment: It's clear the writers did a lot of research for this one, masterfully telling the story of how a Saudi prince's privilege and money managed to cut through American culture and society. Good storytelling.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: San Francisco Chronicle Entry Title: San Francisco Chronicle: The Suspect Next Door Entry Credit: Matthias Gafni Judge Comment: This was an eye-opening look at how the justice system works -- or doesn't. Good storytelling, and a great use of graphics to convey information in a way the story couldn't.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Los Angeles Times Entry Title: A white mom marched alone to say ‘Black lives matter.’ Her Black son urged her to do more Entry Credit: Jaweed Kaleem Judge Comment: None
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: The Orange County Register Entry Title: No Doubt talks ‘Tragic Kingdom’ at 25: The tears, tours and triumphs behind the classic album Entry Credit: Kelli Skye Fadroski Judge Comment: None
